When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Calvin knew Miranda didn’t want to owe Zach any favors, so he stepped in, making the decision for her. After all, he was only asking–there was no guarantee it would work out.

“Alright then, Miranda, get some rest. I’m hanging up now,” Calvin said and ended the call.

“Man, look at you, all eager and taking her call casually. What did she do for you to get you this whipped? It’s nauseating,” Zach teased, unable to resist.

Calvin shot back, “You don’t get it. My friendship is all about sincerity, unlike you.”

“Friendship?” Zach raised an eyebrow. “She and Hans broke up. Where’s this deep connection coming from between you two?”

Hansel also glanced at Calvin curiously.

But Calvin, taking on a more serious tone, straightened up and said, “It’s not like that. Miranda helped me out a lot in the past. Just because she’s not with Hans anymore doesn’t change my friendship with her.”

“Helped you? How?” Zach’s eyes flickered with curiosity.

Calvin coughed lightly, “Well, it’s a long story. Not something for today–let’s just have some drinks. By the way, Zach, I actually need your help with-”

“Ah, I really need to hit the restroom first,” Zach cut him off, darting out faster than a rabbit.

with him? I feel like he did

And he did.

for the restroom but made his way to the terrace, lighting. a cigarette. He paced around and was occasionally pausing, visibly

puff. Suddenly, as if reaching

the coffee table and went to take a shower. When she

eventually called back,

is

Zach sighed in exasperation.

known each other for years, and you didn’t save my number?

what’s going on?” she asked, wondering why he would call so late just to

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he sounded and

Why was he even making

do

I was there when

“So?”

mentioned that I have the resources, and I could help you. Why didn’t you call

“I didn’t have your